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3.5 Handling an Incoming Call
Bria must be running to answer incoming calls. (If Bria is not running, incoming calls may be directed to
voicemail; check with your VoIP service provider.)
Bria rings and information about the incoming call appears in the Call
entry field. In addition, the Call Alert box appears, even if Bria is
minimized. For information on call alerts, see “Preferences – Alerts &
Sounds” on page 51.
The softphone address of the person calling you is displayed. The
display name may also appear.
Ending a Call
Click End on the Call panel. Details of the call remain on the call display. To clear the call display, click Clear.
Action
From the...
Description
Answer
Call panel or Call Alert box
Click Answer.
If you are on another call, that first call is automatically put on hold. You are
now talking to the new caller.
Or press Enter (on the keyboard), if Bria is the active application.
Decline
Call panel or Call Alert box
Click Decline. There will be a busy signal. In some networks, the call will be
directed to voicemail (if you have this service).
Permanently
block the caller
Options menu
Click the Options button and choose Block this person.
Answer with IM
Options menu
Click Options and choose Answer with Instant Message. The phone call is
declined, and instead an Instant Message window appears. Type the message
and click Send. (Or close the window if you change your mind.)